Niacinamide

Category: Antioxidant, Humectant, Anti-inflammatory
Used In: Skincare (Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, Toners)
INCI Name: Niacinamide

Typical Usage Levels

• 2% – 5%
  Daily hydration, skin barrier repair, oil control aur acne support ke liye ideal

• 5% – 10%
  Targeted concerns jaise acne, redness, enlarged pores aur uneven skin tone
  (Higher concentrations sensitive skin mein irritation cause kar sakti hain, isliye slowly introduce karna best hota hai)

What This Ingredient Does

Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that plays a central role in maintaining healthy skin function. In skincare, it is valued for its ability to strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration, regulate oil production, and calm inflammation.

One of niacinamide’s most well-studied benefits is its anti-inflammatory action, which makes it especially useful for acne-prone and sensitive skin. By helping to reduce redness and irritation around pores, niacinamide can visibly improve inflammatory acne while also supporting faster skin recovery.

Niacinamide also helps normalize sebum activity and supports the skin’s natural production of ceramides. This combination is particularly important for acne-prone skin, where a damaged barrier and excess oil often coexist. As an antioxidant, niacinamide further helps protect the skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and UV-induced damage.

Because uneven tone and post-acne marks are common concerns with acne-prone skin, you can also explore our Derm School comparison on niacinamide vs vitamin C for dark spots to understand how these ingredients differ and when each works best.

Key Benefits

• Acne-related inflammation aur redness reduce karta hai

• Oil regulation aur clearer-looking pores support karta hai

• Enlarged pores ka appearance minimize karta hai

• Uneven skin tone aur post-acne marks improve karta hai

• Skin barrier ko strong karta hai aur moisture loss kam karta hai

• Consistent use se fine lines aur skin texture improve hota hai

Who It’s Suitable For

• All skin types

• Acne-prone aur oily skin

• Redness, sensitivity ya inflammation wali skin

• Dry ya barrier-compromised skin

• Indian skin types prone to pigmentation aur post-acne marks

Expert Note – Dr. Su (M.D. Dermatologist)

Niacinamide acne-prone aur sensitive skin ke liye sabse reliable ingredients mein se ek hai. Iski inflammation-calming, oil-regulating aur barrier-strengthening properties long-term acne control aur overall skin resilience ke liye kaafi valuable hoti hain.

Scientific References

• International Journal of Dermatology, Feb 2021, pp. 166–173

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics, Jul 2019, pp. 562–569

• Experimental Dermatology, Feb 2019, pp. 15–22

• Dermatologic Therapy, Sep 2017

• Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017

• International Journal of Pharmaceutics, Mar 2017

• Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016

• Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, Jul 2015

• Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, Jun 2014

• International Journal of Pharmacy, Jan 2013

• Dermato-Endocrinology, Jul 2012

• International Journal of Toxicology, Sep 2005

• Dermatologic Surgery, Jul 2005

• International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Oct 2004

• Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Apr 2004